16 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1952
Page
1
The Rock Island’s Rocky Mountain Limited gains character from two Black railroad workers. A brakeman delivers cheerful ticket reminders and Des Moines time prompts, while a diner waiter, an English professor type, provides witty conversation. Their personalities brighten the long ride.
A critical glimpse argues that weekly payroll deductions slyly drain the small taxpayer while the rich escape. It asserts that if all wartime incomes over 4000 a year were taxed only 10 would go to government and urges the public to recognize the theft of their pay.
The article analyzes President Truman's indecision about running again, noting the pressure from his party to win and his own preference for party success. It argues he will enter the race only if party forces demand it, delaying as long as politically feasible.
The piece laments portrayals of humanity in fiction while criticizing Cass county tax practices. It notes a $283,630 school funding figure last year and questions a $696,002 claim settled for $4,500 along with payments to a tax firm, citing President Truman’s stance on taxes.
The passage recalls a Howard Marshall family custom of prayer and gratitude with a bouquet of violets. It recalls a Creston clerk and a chat about a nice but hurt with good looks Linda, a young girl, and a 4 year old asking to see a dentist to tickle her teeth.
Helen Hays a resident of Jows City is named honorary colonel at the University of Jows. Cornell Britts and Van Ase announce a campaign with Dont Drive if you drink urging safe behavior this Wednesday in Wiota.
A clipped notice lists mail subscription rates including 80 cents for months and eight dollars per year. It mentions by mail in certain counties and Canada options with a one year price of 939. The legible portions reference Iowa and various delivery terms.
A column reviews congressional investigations into tax troubles involving figures from Ohio to Maryland. It notes pressure from senators and officials to settle cases, the handling ofRFC funds, and alleged interference by General Styles Bridges and others in internal revenue matters.
The fragment reports a person named Cowboy Jack saying I’m doing or I’m being entranced. It notes copyright 1052 and references Edgar A. Guest and Alme Vansen moving into the Byron home.
A humorous vignette about a three year old named Terry growing up fast and ignoring the telephone during a comic page moment. The speaker chides the child for impudence and describes the distant, amused tone of a conference with the youngster.
A garbled reading of a local note discusses a teacher shortage and its effects on classrooms. It hints at systemic strain and potential policy responses, with vague references to districts and funding pressures.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a scrawled ad or notice with names and odd abbreviations. The legible bits mention Jane Colson, Proe, Me oe, and Daan but lack coherent context or full events. The text resembles a classified ad or small notice page segment from a 20th century newspaper.
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